James Arness

American actor (1923–2011)
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James Arness

Summary

James Arness is a human[1]. Born in Minneapolis[2], he… he was born on +1923-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Brentwood[4]. He died on +2011-06-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], television producer[9], and producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,282 views/month, #4,439 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Arness was born in Minneapolis[2].
  • James Arness died in Brentwood[4].
  • James Arness was born on +1923-05-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Arness died on +2011-06-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • A child of James Arness was Rolf Aurness[13].
  • James Arness held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was James Arness's native language[15].
  • James Arness worked as an actor[6].
  • James Arness's professions included television actor[7].
  • James Arness's professions included film actor[8].
  • James Arness's professions included television producer[9].
  • James Arness worked as a producer[10].
  • James Arness's education included a stint at Beloit College[16].
  • James Arness was educated at West High School[17].
  • James Arness's education included a stint at Washburn High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to James Arness is Gunsmoke[19].
  • James Arness received the Bronze Star Medal[20].
  • James Arness received the Purple Heart[21].
  • James Arness received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • James Arness's religion is recorded as Methodism[23].
  • James Arness is recorded as male[24].
  • James Arness's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • James Arness was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
  • James Arness's genre is Western film[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Minneapolis[2], James Arness… he was born on +1923-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Beloit College[16], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30]; West High School[17], a school[31], in United States[32]; and Washburn High School[18], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1925[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], television producer[9], and producer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Arness is Gunsmoke[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[20], a courage award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1944[38]; Purple Heart[21], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1932[41]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43].

Personal Life

A child of James Arness was Rolf Aurness[13]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[23]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].

Death and Burial

James Arness died on +2011-06-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Brentwood[4]. Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

James Arness ranks in the top 0.44% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,282 views/month, #4,439 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was James Arness born?

James Arness was born in Minneapolis[2].

Where did James Arness die?

James Arness died in Brentwood[4].

What did James Arness do for work?

James Arness worked as actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], television producer[9], and producer[10].

Where did James Arness go to school?

James Arness was educated at Beloit College[16], West High School[17], and Washburn High School[18].

What awards did James Arness receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[20], Purple Heart[21], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . walkoffame.com. Retrieved . walkoffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Rolf Aurness
    Unmarried partner Thordis Brandt
    Country of citizenship United States
    Official website http://www.jamesarness.com/
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